Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Hi! Today we’re tackling the T. rex conspiracy theory that has been going viral on TikTok the last few years. We’ll cover the origins of these ideas, how they exist today on social media, and the reasons why T. rex DEFINITELY DID NOT have wings. This is another episode of Junkspiracies. Enjoy!
Chapters:
0:00 The Winged T. rex Conspiracy is Born
3:07 How a Reddit Post Became "Fact"
8:30 Debunk 1: The "Feathered" T. rex Myth
12:45 Debunk 2: Skeletal Structure Says No
15:43 Debunk 3: 100 Million Years of Evolution
17:38 The Real Reason for Tiny Arms
A huge thanks to Gian for the editing!
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Hi! Today we’re tackling the T. rex conspiracy theory that has been going viral on TikTok the last few years. We’ll cover the origins of these ideas, how they exist today on social media, and the reasons why T. rex DEFINITELY DID NOT have wings. This is another episode of Junkspiracies. Enjoy!
Chapters:
0:00 The Winged T. rex Conspiracy is Born
3:07 How a Reddit Post Became "Fact"
8:30 Debunk 1: The "Feathered" T. rex Myth
12:45 Debunk 2: Skeletal Structure Says No
15:43 Debunk 3: 100 Million Years of Evolution
17:38 The Real Reason for Tiny Arms
A huge thanks to Gian for the editing!
Thank you Helix Sleep for sponsoring! Helix is offering you guys an exclusive discount this month: 27% off your mattress purchase, plus two free pillows. Visit helixsleep.com/lindsaynikole and use promo code HELIXPARTNER27 to take advantage of this special offer. And act fast: this discount ends after Labor Day. If you miss my limited time offer, you can still get 20% off using my link! Offers subject to change. #helixsleep
PATREON!! patreon.com/lindsaynikole
Send something to my P.O. box!
3940 Laurel Canyon Blvd # 822
Studio City, CA 91604
#LindsayNikole #Zoology #AnimalScience #Wildlife
Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: youtube.com/@LindsayNikole?sub_confirmation=1
ABOUT LINDSAY NIKOLE
Join zoologist Lindsay Nikole for vivid stories about evolution, animal behavior, and the wonderfully weird life around (and before) us. Each video dives into creatures you’ve never met and facts you’ll never forget, blending science with humor, visuals, and memorable explanations. From viral mystery IDs and prehistoric deep dives to myth-busting and conservation context, this channel makes complex biology easy and exciting to understand.
Follow Lindsay Nikole here:
Pre-order Lindsay’s new book: geni.us/EpicEarth
Check out my Spooky Specimens Coloring Book here: https://a.co/d/8YCPRvh
Instagram: instagram.com/lindsay_nikole
Facebook: facebook.com/LindsayNikoleTheZoologist
TikTok: tiktok.com/@lindsaynikole
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Business Inquiries: mgmt@lindsaynikole.com
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JUNKSPIRACIES: T. rex did (NOT) have wings | Lindsay Nikole
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